Barograph, Cold-Weather, Grob 102 Astir III Sailplane, Record Flight

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Object Details

Physical Description

Cold-weather barograph that reads to 60,000 feet. It is suspended inside the sailplane on bungee-cord shock mounts. There is a rotating drum inside, a marking stylus and ink, and a clear-plastic sight window.

Credit Line

Gift of Robert Harris and Susan Rothermund

Inventory Number

A19970469000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

INSTRUMENTS-Scientific

Materials

Phenolic Resin

Plastic

Non Magnetic Metal Alloy

Elastic

Steel

Paint

Dimensions

3-D: 24.1 × 10.5 × 24.1cm, 1.6kg (9 1/2 × 4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in., 3.5lb.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Thomas W. Haas We All Fly

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97d2b9da7-6423-4e79-aa86-a24905bfd03f

Record ID

nasm_A19970469000